Vulnerability identifier: #VU47517

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2294

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Maven Cascade Release
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints. A remote user with Overall/Read permission can start cascade builds and layout builds, and reconfigure the plugin.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Maven Cascade Release: 1.0.0 - 1.3.2

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5
http://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2049

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.